About > Leadership Team
Leadership Team
Rob Ewing
President and CEO
Rob Ewing
President and CEO
Rob Ewing is the President and CEO. He joined Wenthe-Davidson in 2021 as Director of Operations, was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2023, President in 2024, and his current role in 2025. At the start of his career, Rob worked on the floor in manufacturing. He became an accomplished welder and fabricator before making the move into supervision and going back to school. He worked in progressively elevating management roles over the past two decades in precision manufacturing industries.
Rob currently lives in Hartland, Wisconsin with his wife and children. His hobbies include family events, home improvement, golf, and a lifelong passion for working on performance cars.
Education
Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI)
Bachelor’s Degree – Business Management
Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI)
Master’s Degree – Business Administration
“My favorite part of working at Wenthe-Davidson is the culture. It is a team atmosphere. We have a diverse group of employee owners, suppliers, and customers that are all part of our success and we foster strong relationships with them all. The ESOP (Employee Ownership) is a definite advantage in building this culture internally.”
Katie Norris
Chief Financial Officer
Katie Norris
Chief Financial Officer
Katie joined the company in 2023 as Director of Finance, bringing with her more than two decades of progressive experience in manufacturing, financial leadership, and strategic planning.
In 2025, Katie was promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer, where she now oversees the company’s financial strategy, governance, and operational efficiency. Her attainment of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA) credentials further highlight her dedication to advancing financial performance and competitive positioning.
Katie currently resides in Sussex, WI with her husband and daughter and loves to travel in her free time.
Education
University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, WI)
Bachelor’s Degree – Finance
Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI)
Master’s Degree – Business Administration
“My favorite part about Wenthe is that we are an ESOP. It’s such a big part of our culture. Employee ownership drives better performance and provides us with a competitive advantage.”
Megan Kornhoff
Vice President of Operations
Megan Kornhoff
Vice President of Operations
Megan Kornhoff is the Vice President of Operations. She joined Wenthe in 2006 as a Master Scheduler and has held several key leadership roles, including Quality Engineer, Operations Manager, and Director of Supply Chain. Her broad experience across operations and supply chain management has positioned her as a strategic leader in the organization, where she drives operational excellence and fosters cross functional collaboration to support the company’s growth and success.
Megan currently lives in Elkhorn, WI with her husband and two sons. Her passions outside of work include attending her sons’ sporting events, reading, cooking, and raising chickens.
Education
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Bachelor’s Degree – Operations Management
Minor: Occupational Safety
“My favorite part of working at Wenthe-Davidson is the relationships we foster. Those relationships don’t end with our employee owners, but also how we interact with and treat our suppliers and customers. We are invested in making sure everyone succeeds.”
Doug Hiatt
Director of Engineering
Doug Hiatt
Director of Engineering
Doug Hiatt is a seasoned professional with over three decades of metals manufacturing and technical leadership. In 2024, he brought his expertise to Wenthe-Davidson, where he now holds the title of Director of Engineering. Doug and his team are responsible for leading innovation and for delivering world-class custom fabrication and manufacturing solutions for our customers.
A lifelong Wisconsin resident, Doug currently resides in the West Bend area with his wife, where they raised three sons together. His personal interests include woodworking, camping, fishing, and an occasional game of chess.
Education
University of Wisconsin – Platteville
Bachelor’s Degree-Industrial Technology Management
Minors: Design & Computer Integrated Manufacturing
“My favorite part of working at Wenthe-Davidson is the humor. This group of employee-owners have a wonderful sense of levity and jest. It allows for a fast-paced, productive, and team-oriented environment.”
Katie Malone
Director of Human Resources
Katie Malone
Director of Human Resources
Wenthe-Davidson’s Director of Human Resources, Katie Malone, joined Wenthe-Davidson in 2018. Over her 20+ year career, Katie has provided HR support and services to various functions and industries but quickly discovered her passion for working in manufacturing settings. In her role, Katie focuses on maintaining and enhancing a great work environment for Wenthe’s employee owners.
Katie lives in Pewaukee. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy completing DIY home projects, gardening and hiking.
Education
University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign
Bachelor’s Degree – Ornamental Horticulture
Master’s Degree – Labor and Industrial Relations
“I view every employee-owner interaction as an opportunity to show Wenthe’s special culture in action.”
Bill McCormick
Director of Sales
Bill McCormick
Director of Sales
Bill McCormick has been in sales leadership roles for more than 20-years and joined the Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing Team in 2025 as their Director of Sales. Bill has a strong background in metal fabrication, stamping, machining, and welding, in addition he has extensive experience in industrial automation and enjoys learning about his customers manufacturing processes to help them find value in the services and products that the Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing team can provide.
Bill lives with his lovely wife Julie in Waterford, WI and enjoys lake living along with spending time with his two boys and their young families. He enjoys fishing, boating, and playing basketball and pickleball.
Education
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Bachelor’s Degree – Speech Communication
“My favorite part of Wenthe-Davidson is the focus and dedication of the employee ownership, everyone wants to chip in and help, they are dedicated towards doing what it takes to support our customers. The innovation from our engineering and manufacturing teams is very impressive, as owners they are very committed to driving down costs for our customers.”
Matt Schneider
Maintenance Manager
Matt Schneider
Maintenance Manager
Matt Schneider is the Maintenance Manager. When he started at Wenthe-Davidson in 2016 he brought with him more than 4 decades of experience in manufacturing maintenance. His skills included machine diagnostics and repair, machine rigging and relocation, automation design and build, and team leadership with 20 years of that as Maintenance Manager. He has a Maintenance Millwright Certification along with many certificates in specific manufacturing processes, automation and Maintenance Management.
Matt and his team have a shared goal to keep production running as efficiently and safely as possible to keep Wenthe-Davidson the top provider to their customers. They work diligently to achieve anything the leadership team dreams is possible.
In his free time Matt enjoys classic cars, wilderness hiking, canoeing, and being involved in his church. He lives in Muskego with Arlene, his wife of 45 years.
“My favorite parts of working at Wenthe-Davidson are working for an honest, faith-led company that operates with integrity, and the ESOP entity is great to be a part of, pointing to a successful future for all employee owners.”
Jacob Vidal
Quality Assurance Manager
Jacob Vidal
Quality Assurance Manager
Jacob Vidal is the Quality Assurance Manager at Wenthe-Davidson, where he began his career in 2008 on the shop floor. Over the years, he advanced through multiple roles, gaining hands-on experience and deep insight into the company’s processes. His journey from the ground up has equipped him with a unique perspective on quality and operations, making him a key leader in driving continuous improvement and excellence.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Jacob is the youngest of four boys. He now lives in Greenfield, WI with his wife and daughter. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing and spending time in the outdoors, where he finds balance and inspiration.
“My favorite part about Wenthe-Davidson is that we all truly care about each other. From the new hires up to the president, we’re all invested in one another — and that’s what makes this place special.”
Six Guiding Rules
Everything we do is shaped by what we call our Six Rules – a set of guiding values that drive both action and accountability at every step.
We face reality as it is, not as it was or how we wish it to be.
We’re open, candid, and frank with everyone—from customers to coworkers.
We lead at every level, and we expect leadership from every team member.
We embrace change proactively, before we’re forced to.
We only compete where we have an advantage. If we can’t win, we don’t play.
We control our own destiny, because if we don’t, someone else will.
Let’s Get to Work
At Wenthe-Davidson, we’re not just manufacturers. We’re problem solvers, efficiency builders, and long-term partners. Whether you need fast turnaround, cost-effective solutions, or a manufacturing partner who truly understands your business, we’re here to help.
Why wait? Let’s build something great together.
